Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator

Hull | Permanent | Part-time – 27.5 hours per week
£17.00 per hour (£24,310 per annum)

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll activities of an established business based in Hull.

This is a hands-on role that would suit someone with substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience who is comfortable managing their own workload and taking responsibility for an established finance and payroll function.

Following an initial handover with the current postholder, you will work largely independently from Hull, with support available from the company's external accountant when required.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the purchase and sales ledgersMaintaining the nominal ledgerProcessing supplier payments and customer receiptsCompleting bank reconciliationsPreparing and submitting VAT returnsProcessing payroll using Sage 50 PayrollManaging PAYE/RTI submissions and associated payroll administrationAdministering workplace pension processesMaintaining accurate accounting records and spreadsheetsProviding accurate financial information and reports to the Directors and external accountant as requiredManaging regular bookkeeping, payroll and statutory deadlinesInvestigating and resolving routine discrepancies and accounting queries

About you

We are looking for someone who already has the practical experience and technical knowledge needed to take ownership of the role.

You will need:

Strong practical bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of bookkeeping principlesHands-on experience of purchase, sales and nominal ledgersExperience of bank reconciliations, supplier payments and customer receiptsPractical experience of VAT returnsGood payroll experience, including PAYE/RTI and workplace pensionsPractical experience of Sage 200Practical experience of Sage 50 PayrollGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google SheetsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsThe confidence to investigate discrepancies and resolve routine issues independentlyThe judgement to recognise when something should be referred to the external accountantThe ability to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines

This is not a trainee or developmental position. The successful candidate will already have substantial practical bookkeeping and payroll experience. The initial handover will focus on familiarising you with our business, systems and established processes.

Hours

This is a permanent, part-time position working 27.5 hours per week.

Our preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday, approximately 8.30am to 2.00pm or 9.30am to 3pm. We can offer some flexibility on start and finish times and would also consider a three or four day working week.

Location and initial handover

The permanent base for the role will be Hull.

During the initial handover period, you will need to travel to Rotherham to work alongside the current postholder. The purpose of this period is to familiarise you with the company's existing systems, processes and working practices before the role transfers fully to Hull.

You will therefore need to be able to travel to Rotherham regularly during the initial handover period.

What we offer

£17.00 per hour£24,310 per annum based on 27.5 hours per weekPermanent, part-time employmentA regular 27.5-hour working weekFlexibility to consider a three, four or five-day working patternResponsibility for an established bookkeeping and payroll functionSupport from the company's external accountant when requiredA thorough handover with the current postholder

 

 

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